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Develop, implement and manage advertising, marketing and engagement programs that support the Simmons’ brand strategy. Contribute to formulating, executing and sustaining internal and external campaigns, including programs to enhance recruitment, retention and team member engagement.

Responsible for managing and nurturing company's partnership with a top 10 national home builder client. Key accomplishments include:Strategic Partnership Management: Oversaw the development and growth of a lucrative revenue partnership with a national home builder client, delivering substantial financial results.Supply Chain Coordination: Facilitated the efficient procurement and distribution of construction materials, supporting the construction of over 250 homes across 10 newly-built residential communities within the Nashville, Tennessee market.Interdepartmental Coordination: Orchestrated operations by fostering collaboration among various company departments. Ensured on-time material deliveries and maintained adaptable communication channels to accommodate shifting project timelines.Client-Centered Approach: Cultivated strong, customer service-oriented relationships with homeowners, contributing to overall client satisfaction.Training Program Innovation: Spearheaded and collaborated on the creation of an inaugural onboarding and training program.

Managed the Veterans' Affairs Committee portfolio and provided support while serving as the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Highlights include:Legislation and Advocacy: Introduced legislation aimed at improving reintegration programs for homeless veterans and streamlining bureaucracy in whistleblower claim processing.Broadened Advocacy: Expanded the scope of veterans' concerns by promoting the intersection of agriculture and policy.Constituent Engagement: Provided staff support during townhall tour, fostering relationships with farmers, ranchers, hospital executives, and local communities within the district.

Effectively managed constituent correspondence for diverse portfolios, including immigration, agriculture, energy, transportation, and federal regulations. Key highlights include:Portfolio Management: Oversaw and coordinated the handling of constituent communications for various portfolios, ensuring prompt and professional responses.Policy Collaboration: Collaborated with key principals and constituent groups to advance efforts as co-chair of the Senate VAT Committee, contributing to impactful policy and strategies.Research Expertise: Worked closely with professional staff to conduct in-depth research, aiding the Homeland Security & Government Affairs Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management in shaping effective policies.

Connecting Communities: Successfully connected over 50 faith-based, non-profit, and community organizations across the United States with the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This program, operating under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, distributed over $4 billion worth of agricultural products through more than 150 million boxes to organizations serving Americans in need.Community Building: Established nearly 30 Centers of Community Prosperity, a new Secretarial initiative aimed at building relationships and fostering hope, wealth creation, and asset building in rural and underserved America.Effective Communication: Managed written correspondence and maintained open lines of communication with stakeholders and Members of Congress, ensuring that their concerns and ideas were heard and addressed.Adaptation and Flexibility: Led efforts to adapt to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Successfully facilitated over 40 workshops, summits, and events held in a virtual format, ensuring that our stakeholders received the support and information they needed in unprecedented times.

Responsive Constituent Services: Promptly and professionally addressed constituent inquiries, concerns, and needs. Coordinated services such as tours, commendations, and awards.Policy Experience: Maintained a strong understanding of legislative processes and conducted research to provide well-informed policy recommendations.